When people think of DNA, they usually think of genes, the parts that code for proteins and drive inherited traits. But there ...

In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world’s newest and rarest blood ...

When genetic sequencing of the human genome began in earnest in the 1990s, autism researchers hoped to identify the genetic cause—or more likely, causes—of the condition. “Twenty years ago the ...

A deeper understanding of how DNA changes over generations helps scientists learn why people differ and how diseases develop.

Humans have been getting infected by ancient bacteria and viruses for at least 37,000 years. Now, for the first time, ...

India offers a treasure trove of genetic data for AI-enabled researchers to develop therapies neglected by commercial ...

The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for ...

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

The Byers Award recognizes outstanding research by faculty members in the middle of their careers. Martin Kampman’s honorary 2025 lecture is titled “A CRISPR approach to neurodegenerative diseases.” ...

Mitochondria are the body's "energy factories," and their proper function is essential for life. Inside mitochondria, a set ...

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that a virus that has flown under the radar for years might be a potential contributor to the neurodegenerative disorder.

A team of international researchers has uncovered a new genetic cause for a rare developmental disorder that profoundly ...